In this week's comments update, readers are dissecting a pair of inclined skyscrapers in Paris, designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel.
French studio Ateliers Jean Nouvel unveiled a pair of angled skyscrapers in the French capital that lean away from a central plaza, which is making readers feel "at best, uneasy".
The landmark towers were designed to be visible from the River Seine and several of the city's landmarks. Studio founder Jean Nouvel said the inclined design "enables us to play a game with the reflections".
The inclining design "enables a game with the reflections"
Sorperdida found the towers "unsettling yet splendid, as it usurps a totally bland suburban horizon". Joaquin, having researched the site on Google Earth, thinks "the building looks very specific ? or in context ? to that particular location. I think it works". Chris Rogers thought Nouvel's project was "light and attractive, even if the plane of the podium is a bit much". Kabi Lawal concludes, "if the goal was to be different, it's a success".
Do you think Ateliers Jean Nouvel's skyscrapers are a success" Join the discussion ?
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